Wardstone Chronicles by Joseph Delaney 13 Books Collection Set - Ages 9-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Spook's Apprentice
The Spook's Curse
The Spook's Secret
The Spook's Battle
The Spook's Mistake
The Spook's Sacrifice
The Spook's Nightmare
The Spook's Destiny
Spook's: I Am Grimalkin
The Spook's Blood
Spook's: Slither's Tale
Spook's: Alice
The Spook's Revenge

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Red Fox
Age Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)

Overview
Enter the fog-shrouded County, where the seventh son of a seventh son trains to become a Spook, a lonely guardian who protects ordinary folk from witches, boggarts, and restless spirits. This complete 13-book paperback set collects the entire Wardstone Chronicles by Joseph Delaney, following young Tom Ward's apprenticeship from nervous newcomer to seasoned protector of the County. Blending dark folklore with fast-paced adventure, the series builds a richly detailed world of ghosts, malevolent creatures, and moral gray areas, rewarding readers who stick with Tom through triumphs, losses, and the ever-present threat of the Fiend. A must-have gothic fantasy collection for confident middle-grade readers.

About the Books
The Wardstone Chronicles begins with The Spook's Apprentice, introducing Tom Ward, reluctant last apprentice to the County's aging Spook, tasked with keeping witches, boggarts, and the walking dead at bay. Across The Spook's Curse, The Spook's Secret, and The Spook's Battle, Tom sharpens his skills while the County's dangers grow bolder, forcing him to rely on instinct as much as training. The Spook's Mistake sends Tom to study under a harsher master, testing his resolve, while The Spook's Sacrifice and The Spook's Nightmare deepen the shadows closing in on Wardstone. By The Spook's Destiny, the story widens beyond the County to Ireland, where Tom confronts a cabal of dark mages. Companion volumes broaden the world further: Spook's: I Am Grimalkin follows the fierce witch assassin's own campaign against the Fiend, Spook's: Slither's Tale gives voice to a strange water demon, and Spook's: Alice explores the conflicted loyalties of Tom's closest, most controversial ally. The Spook's Blood and finally The Spook's Revenge bring Tom's long struggle against the Fiend to its climax, closing out a saga built on courage, sacrifice, and hard-won wisdom. Joseph Delaney's prose favors atmosphere over gore, building dread through creaking floorboards, salt-and-iron circles, and the fear of what waits in the dark. Collected together, these 13 books offer one continuous arc for readers who want to experience the entire County saga from start to finish.

Key Benefits

• Complete 13-book paperback set with every Wardstone Chronicles title in one collection
• Brand new copies, perfect for gifting or starting a home library
• Atmospheric gothic fantasy that builds reading stamina through a long-running series
• Ideal for fans of dark fairy tales, ghost stories, and classic monster-hunter adventures
• Great for independent middle-grade readers or family read-aloud sessions
• A ready-made stocking stuffer, birthday gift, or classroom library addition

Book-by-Book Guide
The Spook's Apprentice — Tom Ward begins his training with the County's Spook, learning the dangerous trade of protecting ordinary folk from the dark.
The Spook's Curse — Tom and his master face a stubborn, creeping evil that tests their partnership and Tom's growing courage.
The Spook's Secret — With his master away for winter, Tom must confront hidden dangers largely on his own.
The Spook's Battle — A larger threat forces Tom into difficult choices and uneasy alliances to defend the County.
The Spook's Mistake — Tom studies briefly under a harsher Spook, an experience that reshapes his understanding of the job.
The Spook's Sacrifice — Tom draws on hard-won courage as new dangers threaten Wardstone itself.
The Spook's Nightmare — Troubling dreams and menacing shadows put both the Spook and Tom to the test.
The Spook's Destiny — Tom travels to Ireland to face a cadre of dark mages, expanding the saga beyond the County.
Spook's: I Am Grimalkin — The witch assassin Grimalkin pursues her own fierce campaign against the Fiend.
The Spook's Blood — Tom edges closer to his ultimate confrontation with the Fiend, feeling increasingly alone.
Spook's: Slither's Tale — Written from the perspective of a water demon, this companion novel adds a new voice to the world.
Spook's: Alice — Alice's loyalties and growing power are explored as she fights alongside Tom and the Spook.
The Spook's Revenge — The saga concludes as Tom faces his final reckoning with the Fiend.

About the Author
Joseph Delaney (1945-2022) was a British author best known for creating the Wardstone Chronicles, published in the US as The Last Apprentice series. A former teacher, Delaney drew on regional folklore and ghost-story traditions from his native Lancashire to build the shadowy County where his novels are set. The series became a global bestseller, translated into multiple languages and adapted into the 2015 film Seventh Son. Delaney continued expanding the Spook's universe with companion novels and spin-offs until his death, leaving behind one of modern children's fantasy's most enduring gothic worlds.

Why You'll Love This Collection
With all 13 Wardstone Chronicles books together, this brand-new paperback set is a satisfying way to gift an entire gothic fantasy saga at once — perfect for birthdays, holiday season stocking stuffers, or building a home or classroom library for middle-grade readers who crave spooky, page-turning adventure.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.